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    • 2019 MacBook rumors – 16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?2019 MacBook rumors16-inch Pro and faster Air coming soon?

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      Tom Rolfe
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    • iPadOS thoughts – iPad breaks free from iPhone’s limitationsiPadOS thoughtsiPad breaks free from iPhone's limitations

      Craig Grannell
      June 19, 2019

    • iPhone as ID? Why iOS 13’s NFC changes are so importantiPhone as ID?Why iOS 13's NFC changes are so important

      Tom Rolfe
      June 18, 2019

    • Tim Cook talks privacy – Apple CEO’s Stanford commencement speechTim Cook talks privacyApple CEO's Stanford commencement speech

      Tom Rolfe
      June 17, 2019

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      Craig Grannell
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      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Review: Threema – Highly secure messagingThreemaHighly secure messaging

      Jon Mundy
      June 23, 2019

    • Spectrum – magically colorize black and white photosSpectrumMagically colorize black and white photos

      Tom Rolfe
      June 22, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from June 21, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from June 21, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2019

    • Best weather apps – cloudy with a chance of good forecastsBest weather appsCloudy with a chance of good forecasts

      Craig Grannell
      June 20, 2019
    • 4.3

      Magpie – your next big project is just a tap awayMagpieYour next big project is just a tap away

      Joe White
      June 17, 2019
  • GamesMidweek news bitesNew budget iPhone, Apple's next app, 5G iPhones
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    • 4.5

      Review: ELOH - solve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
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      Word Forward – a new take on word-based puzzlersWord ForwardA new take on word-based puzzlers

      Andy Price
      June 19, 2019
    • 4.0

      Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

      Andy Price
      June 10, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

      Andy Price
      June 9, 2019
    • 4.5

      The Gardens Between – Dreamy time-manipulation puzzlerThe Gardens BetweenDreamy time-manipulation puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      June 6, 2019

    • Apple Design Awards – 9 incredible apps win the 2019 prizeApple Design Awards9 incredible apps win the 2019 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 6, 2019
    • 3.0

      Lifty! – a cute puzzler stuck on the middle floorLifty!A cute puzzler stuck on the middle floor

      Jon Mundy
      May 11, 2019
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      June 25, 2019
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    • iOS 13 public beta – how to try out iOS 13 right now!iOS 13 public betaHow to try out iOS 13 right now

      Tom Rolfe
      June 25, 2019

    • Personal Hotspot – share your data connection with another devicePersonal HotspotShare your data connection with another device

      Andy Price
      June 24, 2019

    • Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?

      Jon Mundy
      June 24, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      June 23, 2019

    • Working on iPad: leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      June 23, 2019

    • Message notifications – tips for managing your text alertsMessage notificationsTips for managing your text alerts

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      June 21, 2019
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Midweek news bites: new budget iPhone, Apple’s next app, 5G iPhonesMidweek news bitesNew budget iPhone, Apple's next app, 5G iPhones

Tom Rolfe
April 17, 2019
News
We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Midweek Apple news – further reading on Apple’s new servicesMidweek Apple newsFurther reading on Apple's new services

Tom Rolfe
March 28, 2019
News
We brought you the full lowdown on Apple's special event earlier this week, but the press hasn't stopped...
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iOS 12.2 released: update adds News+ magazine serviceiOS 12.2 releasedUpdate adds News+ magazine service

Tom Rolfe
March 26, 2019
News
Following on from its big media event on Monday, Apple has released a sizable update to iOS in...
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New Apple services – TV+, News+, Arcade, and… Card?New Apple servicesTV+, News+, Arcade, and... card?

Tom Rolfe
March 25, 2019
News
Apple has just rounded off a feature-length presentation to introduce the world to its expanding range of digital...
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Apple Event Preview – what to expect from today’s presentationApple Event PreviewWhat to expect from today's presentation

Tom Rolfe
March 25, 2019
News
Today's the day Apple officially enters the crowded TV streaming market, and it's only a matter of hours...
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Quartz Brief – bite-sized news updates from a robotQuartz BriefBite-sized news updates from a robot

Tom Rolfe
March 14, 2019
Apps, News & Magazines
Developer: Quartz Price: Free Size: 47.5 MB Version: 2.8.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Quartz Brief We reviewed this...
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It’s show time – Apple to unveil new TV service March 25It's show timeApple to unveil new TV service March 25

Tom Rolfe
March 12, 2019
Other
Apple has officially announced its next event, during which the company is expected to unveil its upcoming TV...
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2.5

Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

Andy Price
February 22, 2019
Apps, News & Magazines, Reviews
Will this new ground-breaking breaking news app break new ground or is it grounds for a break? Price: Free...
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Midweek news bites: iPhone SE 2 dead, but AirPower back alive?Midweek news bitesiPhone SE 2 dead, but AirPower back alive?

Tom Rolfe
February 13, 2019
News
We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Facebook Research: rule-breaking spy program targets teensFacebook ResearchRule-breaking spy program targets teens

Tom Rolfe
January 30, 2019
News
Today, yet another scary story about Facebook's practices – the company has been conducting invasive market research, targeting...
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Midweek Apple bites: iPhone 11, Maps privacy, iPod touch, USB-CMidweek Apple bitesiPhone 11, Maps privacy, iPod touch, USB-C

Tom Rolfe
January 16, 2019
News
We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Jan 12 roundup – every story from the past weekJan 12 RoundupEvery story from the past week

Tom Rolfe
January 12, 2019
News
Everything you might have missed from the last seven days News stories HomeKit at CES 2019 A ton...
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Kids’ screen time: report says not to worry or set limitsKids' screen timeReport says not to worry or set limits

Tom Rolfe
January 4, 2019
News
The BBC has published an article examining the science behind children's use of mobile devices like iPhones and...
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Midweek Apple bites: iPhone XR, Apple stock, AirPodsMidweek Apple bitesiPhone XR, Apple stock, AirPods

Tom Rolfe
December 27, 2018
News
Chances are you've not been reading much tech news over the holidays – there's barely time amidst all...
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Midweek Apple bites: data breaches, location tracking, ECG testingMidweek Apple bitesData breaches, location tracking, ECG testing

Tom Rolfe
December 12, 2018
News
We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Midweek Apple bites: lawsuits, trade-ins, and free iPhonesMidweek Apple bitesLawsuits, trade-ins, and free iPhones

Tom Rolfe
December 5, 2018
News
We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Weekly Roundup – 18 November 2018Nov 18 RoundupEvery story from the past week

Tom Rolfe
November 18, 2018
News
Everything you might have missed from the last seven days News stories Certified Refurbished Apple revamped the refurbished...
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Weekly Roundup – 10 November 2018Nov 10 RoundupEvery story from the past week

Tom Rolfe
November 10, 2018
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Everything you might have missed from the last seven days News stories iPhone XR review We've spent seven...
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Weekly Roundup – 4 November, 2018Nov 4 RoundupEvery story from the past week

Tom Rolfe
November 4, 2018
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Everything you might have missed from the last seven days News stories Apple Watch research More than 400,000...
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October 27, 2018
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    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

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    May 14, 2019
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
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    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019

  • Art in action – 6 beautiful, relaxing gaming experiences for iOS10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    March 12, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

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    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
  • 4.0

    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
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    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

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    Tom Rolfe
    December 17, 2018
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    Shine: Journey of Light – a pleasant and relaxing side-scrollerShine: Journey of LightPleasant and relaxing side-scroller

    Andy Price
    December 14, 2018
  • 4.0

    Jottit – note app for sketching, annotation, organizationJottitFeature-rich notes app

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2018

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